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Turkey wants to ban Minecraft for being 'too violent'

Minecraft is being deemed too violent by the Turkish ministry, and as a result, the region is looking to ban the game.

9 Games Ready for Microsoft HoloLens Augmentation

Microsoft made a huge impression with the announcement of the HoloLens, and its Augmented Reality features can have some great gaming applications. Here are games that are out now, or scheduled to release this year, that could get a huge upgrade using HoloLens.

Minecraft welcomes The Simpsons in late February

Theeeeee Siiiiimpsoooooooons!

2014 in Review: PC Gaming

Shacknews takes a look back at some of the most notable news stories and annoucements in PC gaming of the last year.

Minecraft 1.6.4. update includes new creeps, horses, and fireworks

Want to kill more creeps, ride a horse off into the sunset, and blast fireworks into the sky? Now you can with the latest update to Minecraft.

Minecraft feels the Christmas spirit in new DLC pack

Minecraft has become just a little more jolly thanks to the new Festive Mash-Up Pack.

Minecraft on Xbox receives Star Wars Classic Skin Pack for $3

A new skin pack that features skins for a number of iconic Star Wars characters was released this week for Xbox versions of Minecraft. Now you can finally act out your favorite Star Wars fan-fiction within Minecraft!

Microsoft acquisition of Minecraft developer now official

It's officially official. Microsoft now owns Minecraft.

Minecraft LEGO sets leak online

Minecraft is about to get even more blocky now that a Lego set based on the game is expected to be released this holiday season.

Shack Snack: October 10, 2014

New York Comic-Con has us all watching the funny pages, but there's always time for a Shack Snack. We cover the Dragon Age: Inquisition specs, Minecraft on Vita, and Captain Toad's ladyfriend.